Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treated With 830nm Diode Laser (CTS)

August 9, 2007 updated by: Chung Shan Medical University

Instiutional Review Board of Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

The purpose of this study is to determine that 830nm diode laser directly above the transverse carpal ligament (between the pisiform and navicular bone) on subjects' wrists, and test this therapeutic effect.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The low level laser instrument (Painless Light PL-830, Advanced Chips & Products Crop., USA) emitted two light beams with a distance of 2.5cm between them by two laser diodes.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • China
    • Taiwan
      • Chinese Taipei, Taiwan, China, 360
        • Recruiting
        • Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • no operation of the wrist
  • first onset of CTS more than 1 year ago with repeated episodes
  • never having laser treatment before.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients with any rheumatoid arthritis
  • history of metabolic disease or paralyzed limbs caused by stroke
  • taking any anti-inflammatory drug
  • with other treatments, such as acupuncture, physical therapy and wearing orthosis

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: A
low level laser instrument (Painless Light PL-830, Advanced Chips & Products Crop., USA)
Device: diode laser
wavelength at 830nm, 9.7J/cm2 for 10 min
Other Names:
  • Low-level laser

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
treatment effect
Time Frame: two weeks
two weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
EMG, Jamar dynamometer, Carpal tunnel function disability form
Time Frame: two weeks
two weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Chung Shan Medical University

Collaborators

National Taiwan University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Chin-Ping Han, MD/PhD, Chung Shan Medical University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2007

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 8, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 9, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

August 10, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 10, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 9, 2007

Last Verified

August 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CS07040

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